Remote Automation Solutions V-Cone Metering Program (For ROC800) Owner's manual

Brand: Remote Automation Solutions

Model: V-Cone Metering Program (For ROC800)

Type: Owner's manual

Remote Automation Solutions

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Part Number D301193X012

June 2016

V-Cone

Metering Program User Manual

(for ROC800-Series)

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Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction 1

1.1 Scope and Organization ................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Program Requirements ................................................................................................................. 2

1.3.1 License Keys .................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 – Installation 5

2.1 Installing the License Key.............................................................................................................. 5

2.1.1 Verifying the License Key Installation .............................................................................. 6

2.2 Downloading the V-Cone Program ............................................................................................... 7

2.3 MPU Loading Threshold .............................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 3 – Configuration 13

3.1 V-Cone Configuration Screen ..................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Station Setup ............................................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Orifice Meter Setup ..................................................................................................................... 16

3.4 Orifice Values .............................................................................................................................. 18

3.5 Saving the Configuration ............................................................................................................. 19

Chapter 4 – Reference 21

4.1 Point Type 61/71: V-Cone Metering Configuration ..................................................................... 22

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

This chapter describes the structure of this manual and presents an

overview of the V-Cone

Metering program for the ROC800-Series

Remote Operations Controller (ROC800).

1.1 Scope and Organization

This document serves as the user manual for the V-Cone Metering user

program, which is intended for use in ROC800. This manual describes

how to download and configure the V-Cone Metering user program

(referred to as the “V-Cone program” or “the program” throughout the rest

of this manual). You access and configure the program using ROCLINK

800 Configuration Software (version 2.00 or greater) loaded on a personal

computer (PC) running Microsoft

Windows

2000 (with Service Pack 2),

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista™, or Microsoft

Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit).

The sections in this manual provide information in a sequence appropriate

for first-time users. Once you become familiar with the procedures and the

software running in a ROC800, the manual becomes a reference tool.

This manual has the following major sections:

 Section 1 – Introduction

 Section 2 – Installation

 Section 3 – Configuration

 Section 4 – Reference

This manual assumes that you are familiar with the ROC800 units and

their configuration. For more information, refer to the following manuals:

 ROC800-Series Remote Operations Controller Instruction Manual

(part D301217X012).

 ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual (for ROC800-

Series) (part D301250X012).

1.2 Product Overview

The V-Cone program allows a ROC800 to calculate a corrected

volumetric flow rate at a specified base pressure and temperature for a

McCrometer V-Cone or Wafer-Cone flowmeter. The V-Cone or Wafer-

Cone flowmeter is very similar to an orifice plate calculation, uses many

of the same configuration parameters, and produces many of the same

calculated values. For this reason, the user program makes use of existing

orifice meter run points already provided by the ROC800 firmware. In

addition to the standard orifice point parameters, the ROC800 also

calculates an actual volumetric flow rate, a fluid velocity, a thermal

expansion factor, and the percent pressure loss in accordance with the

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McCrometer specification McCrometer Flow Calculations for the V-Cone

Flowmeter, October 2002.

As part of the V-Cone program point configuration, you assign the V-

Cone or the Wafer-Cone calculation to an orifice meter point. When the

calculation is assigned, the standard AGA3 calculation is bypassed and the

McCrometer calculation is performed instead. All standard orifice

parameters, as well as the additional V-Cone program parameters, are

available for assignment to Modbus registers, PID control loops, historical

archiving, and FST and DS800 database functions.

1.3 Program Requirements

The V-Cone program version 1.11 is compatible with ROC800-Series 2

firmware version 3.30 (or greater), ROC800-Series 1 firmware version

2.16 (or greater), ROC800L firmware version 1.20 (or greater), and with

version 2.00 (or greater) of ROCLINK 800 configuration software. The

program requires you to install an AGA 3/7/8 hardware-based license key

to enable the calculations, and a V-Cone license key to enable the user

program.

Notes:

 Two versions of the program are included. Installation and operation

are identical between the two programs, but they use different point

type locations, different display numbers. V-Cone.61.tar uses point

types 61 and uses display 61. V-Cone.71.tar uses point types 71 and

uses display 71. Install the program version that avoids point type

conflicts with currently installed programs.

 The installation process and functionality is the same for all versions

of the V-Cone program.

Program specifics include:

File Name

Target

Unit/

Version

User Defined

Point (UDP)

Flash Used

(in bytes)

SRAM Used

(in bytes)

DRAM

Used (in

bytes)

ROCLINK

800

Version

Display

Number

V-Cone.61.tar

ROC800-

Series 2

v. 3.30

61 16151 408 73728 2.00 61

ROC800-

Series 1

v. 2.16

V-Cone.71.tar

ROC800-

Series 2

v. 3.30

71 16151 408 73728 2.00 71

ROC800-

Series 1

v. 2.16

For information on viewing the memory allocation of user programs, refer

to Section 7.7 of the ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual

(for ROC800-Series) (part D301250X012).

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1.3.1 License Keys

License keys, when matched with valid license codes, grant access to

applications such as the V-Cone program. An AGA3/7/8 license key must

be present to provide the required number of meter runs, and a separate

license key is also required to enable the V-Cone user program.

The term “license key” refers to the physical piece of hardware that can

contain up to seven different licenses (refer to Figure 1–1). Each ROC800

can have none, one, or two license keys installed. If you remove a license

key after enabling an application, the firmware disables the task from

running. This prevents unauthorized execution of protected applications in

a ROC800.

Figure 1-1. License Key

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Chapter 2 – Installation

This section provides instructions for installing the V-Cone program into

the ROC800. Read Section 1.3 of this manual for program requirements.

Notes:

 The computer running ROCLINK 800 must be connected to the Local

Operator Interface (LOI) port before you begin the download.

 The program and license key can be installed in any order. The manual

shows the installation of the license key first.

 The installation process and functionality is the same for all versions

of the V-Cone program.

2.1 Installing the License Key

If you order the V-Cone program for a new ROC800, your ROC800 is

delivered with the license key installed. Go to Section 2.2. If you order the

program for an existing ROC800, you must install the license key

yourself.

Caution

Failure to exercise proper electrostatic discharge precautions, such as

wearing a grounded wrist strap may reset the processor or damage

electronic components, resulting in interrupted operations.

When working on units located in a hazardous area (where explosive

gases may be present), make sure the area is in a non-hazardous state

before performing these procedures. Performing these procedures in a

hazardous area could result in personal injury or property damage.

To install a license key:

1. Remove power from the ROC800.

2. Remove the wire channel cover.

3. Unscrew the screws from the Central Processing Unit (CPU) faceplate.

4. Remove the CPU faceplate.

5. Place the license key in the appropriate terminal slot (P4 or P6) in the

CPU.

Figure 2-1. License Key Installation

Note: When using a single license key, install it in slot P4.

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6. Press the license key into the terminal until it is firmly seated (refer to

Figure 2–1).

7. Replace the CPU faceplate.

8. Replace the screws on the CPU faceplate.

9. Replace the wire channel cover.

10. Restore power to the ROC800.

2.1.1 Verifying the License Key Installation

After you install the license key, you can verify whether the ROC800

recognizes the key. From the ROCLINK 800 screen, select Utilities >

License Key Administrator. The License Key Administrator screen

displays:

Figure 2-2. License Key Administrator

V-Cone appears in the Application Name column. For further information

on the License Key Administrator screen, refer to Section 2.4 of the

ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual (for ROC800-Series)

(part D301250X012).

After you verify that the license key is correctly installed and recognized,

proceed to Section 2.2 to download the user programs.

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2.2 Downloading the V-Cone Program

This section provides instructions for installing the V-Cone program into

the Flash memory on the ROC800.

Note: Connect a PC to the ROC’s LOI port before starting the download.

To download the user program:

1. Select any empty program number (in this case, number 1) into which

to download the program:

Figure 2-3. User Program Administrator

2. Click Browse in the Download User Program File frame. The Select

User Program File screen displays (see Figure 2–4).

3. Select the path and user program file to download from the CD-ROM.

(Program files are typically located in the Program Files folder on the

CD-ROM.) As Figure 2–4 shows, the screen lists all valid user

program files with the .TAR extension:

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Figure 2-4. Select User Program File

11. Click Open to select the program file. The User Program

Administrator screen displays. As shown in Figure 2–5, note that the

Download User Program File frame identifies the selected program

and that the Download & Start button is active:

Figure 2-5. User Program Administrator

12. Click Download & Start to begin loading the selected program. The

following message displays:

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Figure 2-6. Confirm Download

13. Click Yes to begin the download. The following message displays

when the download completes:

Figure 2-7. ROCLINK 800 Download Confirmation

14. Click OK. The User Program Administrator screen displays (see

Figure 2-8). Note that:

 The Device User Program Environment frame reflects the use of

system memory.

 The User Programs Installed in Device frame identifies the

installed program(s).

 The Status field indicates the program is loaded and running.

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Figure 2-8. User Program Administrator

15. Proceed to Section 3 to configure the programs.

2.3 MPU Loading Threshold

To maximize the performance of your ROC800 device, always verify the

performance of specific application combinations before using them in the

field to ensure the MPU load typically remains below 85% with peak

MPU loading levels below 95%.

To check the current MPU load at any time, select ROC > Information >

Other Information and review the value in the MPU loading field.

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Figure 2-9. MPU Loading

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Chapter 3 – Configuration

After you have loaded the V-Cone program, you configure it using

ROCLINK 800 software. Most of the configuration for the V-Cone meter

is done through the standard orifice meter setup screen and the station

setup screen for the station to which the orifice meter belongs. For more

information, refer to ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software User Manual

(for ROC800-Series) (part D301250X012).

To do this, you use one program-specific screen (V-Cone Configuration)

and two standard ROCLINK 800 screens (Orifice Meter Setup and Station

Setup):

 Use the V-Cone Configuration screen to enable, select the

McCrometer type along with the corresponding flow coefficient, and

assign the V-Cone calculation for a specific meter run.

 Use the Station Setup screen to configure parameters common to

multiple meter runs.

 Use the Orifice Meter Setup screen to configure parameters for a

single meter run for use with the V-Cone program.

 Use the Orifice Values screen to view values calculated by the V-Cone

program.

Figure 3-1. ROCLINK 800 screen

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3.1 V-Cone Configuration Screen

Use the V-Cone configuration screen to assign the V-Cone meter to an

existing orifice meter run and to enter the flow coefficient. You can also

view the actual volumetric flow rate per second, the thermal expansion

coefficient, the fluid velocity, and the percent pressure loss.

To access this screen:

1. From the Directory Tree, select User Program > Program #1,

V-Cone.

2. Select Display #61/71, V-Cone Configuration.

3. Double-click #1. The V-Cone Configuration screen displays:

Figure 3-2. V-Cone Configuration Screen

4. Review the values in the following fields:

Field

Description

Point Number

Indicates the iteration of the program you want to

define. You can assign each iteration of the

program (up to 12) to individual meter runs. Click

▼ to display additional iterations.

V-Cone Tag

This read-only field shows the meter tag for the

selected meter. The meter tag is defined in

Meter>Setup.

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Field

Description

End Element

Type

Specifies the end element type of the selected

meter. Valid Selections are V-Cone and Wafer-

Cone.

Associated

Orifice Run

Sets the orifice meter used in V-Cone

calculations for the selected point number. Either

the Orifice Meter Run Configuration or Orifice

Meter Run Values point type can be selected and

any valid logical or parameter number.

Note: The selected orifice meter point is

automatically assigned a “User Defined

Device” meter type and the user program

will be in control of calculating all values

except compressibility and density.

Flow Coefficient

Sets a user-defined value for calculations. This

value is obtained from the V-Cone sizing and

calibration report.

Units

This read-only field displays the units of

measurement for this V-Cone point. Valid values

are US or Metric.

Note: The Units selection is made under

Meter>Setup>Station for the station to

which the associated orifice meter run

belongs.

Fluid Velocity

This read-only field displays the velocity of the

fluid through the V-Cone. Values are in

feet/second or meters/second.

Actual Volume

Flow Rate

This read-only field displays the volumetric flow

rate at the flowing temperature and pressure.

Values are in ft3/second or m3/second.

Percent

Pressure Loss

This read-only field displays the permanent

pressure loss at the V-Cone expressed as a

percentage of the differential pressure.

Thermal

Expansion

Factor

This read-only field displays the correction for

the expansion of the cone and pipe materials,

due to differences between operating

temperature and calibration temperature.

5. Click Apply to save any changes you have made to this screen.

6. Proceed to Section 3.2 to configure the Orifice/Station configuration.

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3.2 Station Setup

The Station Setup screen is accessed via Meter > Setup > Station. This

screen allows for configuration of attributes that are common to multiple

meter runs. General items such as the base pressure, base temperature, unit

selection and gas quality data are configured here. On the general tab,

several station values are displayed which represent the summation of all

the meter runs in the station. For more information, refer to ROCLINK 800

Configuration Software User Manual (for ROC800-Series) (part

D301250X012).

Figure 3-3. Station Setup – Advanced Tab

Review the configuration on this screen, and click Apply to save any

changes you have made. Proceed to Section 3.3 to configure the Meter

Setup screen.

3.3 Orifice Meter Setup

The Orifice Meter Setup screen is accessed via Meter > Setup > Orifice

Meter. This screen allows for configuration of attributes of a single orifice

meter. The Meter Type selection on the Orifice Meter Setup screen is

automatically set to “User Defined Device” by the V-Cone user program

when the orifice meter point for the selected meter run is selected as the

associated meter run in the V-Cone program. This has the effect of

bypassing the standard AGA3 calculation and allows the V-Cone program

to write the results of the V-Cone or Wafer-Cone calculation to the orifice

meter point type.

The following parameters have different meanings for the V-Cone

metering user program.

 Orifice Diameter – Represents the diameter of the V-Cone or

Wafer-Cone Values are in inches or mm.

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